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MO SB1197
Bill
Status
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Gregory
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AI Summary
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Missouri Department of Transportation must implement wrong-way vehicle detection systems (WWVDS) at highway interchanges beginning no later than March 1, 2027, starting with the intersection of westbound Interstate 64 and Jefferson Avenue
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WWVDS consists of wrong-way vehicle detection equipment, LED-enhanced wrong-way and do not enter signs, and real-time alerts
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Department must evaluate feasibility of systems to notify both nearby drivers and emergency responders about wrong-way drivers
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Department shall provide educational information to drivers about wrong-way driving risks and safety measures
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Annual reports required beginning December 31, 2027, covering system locations, impact on wrong-way incidents and fatalities, cost-effectiveness, and implementation strategy adjustments
Legislative Description
Enacts the "Alexander Whalen Safe Highways Act" pertaining to wrong-way vehicle detection systems
Last Action
SCS Voted Do Pass S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee (4863S.02C)
4/20/2026